What is Russ short for?
In old records, Russ is usually short for Russell. It is one of the classic diminutives worth recognizing on sight. You will find it in American records, chiefly 1900s. The Russ-to-Russell jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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